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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => General Pinball Discussion => Topic started by: punkin on March 31, 2020, 08:10:01 AM

Title: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: punkin on March 31, 2020, 08:10:01 AM: I was checking the facebook pinball groups yesterday when i saw a Williams Cyclone for sale. At $4,200 it was up there, but i have a beautifully restored Hurricane and this looked immaculate. Checked the photos quickly and said then and there that i'd take it at the asking price.
It was only later that i saw a link in the description to the video log where the owner completely rebuilt the machine from the ground up.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDT3nSUx2O5NsvLul8R2Ku5aZB0bUEXdJ&fbclid=IwAR1JwTuU6ulfdgLMS70lt0PgVjiCo2CBOxT5kBN2WkxzS2YbS5vbO3F74uE (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDT3nSUx2O5NsvLul8R2Ku5aZB0bUEXdJ&fbclid=IwAR1JwTuU6ulfdgLMS70lt0PgVjiCo2CBOxT5kBN2WkxzS2YbS5vbO3F74uE)

I'm talking new plastics, ramps, translight the works.

Bill is picking it up next week on his way back through and i genuinly can't wait. It's been a couple of months since i've bought a pin and i'm excited as hell to see this one arrive.

Anthony, not sure if you are a member here, but what a brilliant job you and your son have done. I'll truly cherish it.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: oldskool1969 on March 31, 2020, 11:28:10 AM: love me some Cyclone.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: Slash on April 01, 2020, 01:38:58 AM: “Hey you with the face”

I’ve always liked this game and hope to pick one up too at some point. Post some pics when you get it.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: punkin on April 01, 2020, 04:34:18 AM: Sure will.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: Crashramp on April 01, 2020, 11:58:21 PM: Great pickup, that’s a beautiful looking game!
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: ddstoys on April 02, 2020, 12:08:14 AM: Quote from: Slash on April 01, 2020, 01:38:58 AM
“Hey you with the face”

I’ve always liked this game and hope to pick one up too at some point. Post some pics when you get it.
Yeah my favourite part of my comet .

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Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: punkin on April 06, 2020, 05:00:54 AM: Bill picked up Cyclone in Adelaide yesterday on the return trip now.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: punkin on April 07, 2020, 10:33:05 AM: Cyclone is in the house, Bill is headed to do a drop at McLean and then home to Brisbane.

Pics to come (of the machine, not Bill)
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: punkin on April 08, 2020, 08:31:12 AM: Couple of pics, looks right at home and plays well aside from the bounce from the silicone rubbers.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: oldskool1969 on April 08, 2020, 09:20:42 AM: I love silicone rubbers. So many benefits to using them. The bounce is what I like best.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: punkin on April 08, 2020, 11:30:49 AM: This bounces straight down the outlanes as soon as it touches the ones on the posts. I don't like the feel or the bounce on the flippers either, i like them to grip as i'm not much good. First time i've played with them and not a fan, but it's a small thing.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: punkin on April 08, 2020, 03:36:16 PM: And, as i always expect nowadays it's brojen and turned off the day after i get it. Ferris wheel motor has stopped working.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: Crashramp on April 08, 2020, 08:21:59 PM: Quote from: punkin on April 08, 2020, 03:36:16 PM
And, as i always expect nowadays it's brojen and turned off the day after i get it. Ferris wheel motor has stopped working.

It always seems to happen after they’ve been moved. You’ve probably done so already but I’d try reseating connectors and checking the wire hasn’t broken at the solder joint on the motor. Hopefully it’s just something simple that’s rattled loose in its travels.
Title: Re: So I Bought a Cyclone.
Post by: punkin on April 09, 2020, 05:31:20 AM: Nah haven't looked at it yet, had a couple beers already when i'd noticed it.